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18th century · Silk and metallic-thread embroidery on silk satin · Asian Art

A close look at this colorful design of phoenixes amid scrolling vegetation reveals transformations in the pattern: some of the flowering areas have heads. This transformational potential is present in the patterns of many Chinese costumes. In addition, the embroidered design of this skirt is identical to that of a theatrical jacket in the Qing court collection of the Palace Museum, Beijing.

Artist

Unknown

Date

18th century

Medium

Silk and metallic-thread embroidery on silk satin

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1932